The cost of living
How to look after your money when prices rise
Managing money problems
Worried about your finances? Our practical advice can help you tackle money troubles, improve your financial habits and find the support you need.
We’re here to help
It can be a real struggle to look after your money with rises in the cost of living and bigger bills. Our guides, tips and real-life stories can help you to stay on top of your everyday spending, cut back where you can, and take greater control of your personal finances.
Budget basics
Six steps to help you look after your money
Getting more from your money in one week
Seven ways to help you save cash
Keeping your spending in check
Ways to stay in control of your money
Living with less income
Keeping on top of your money when there's less of it
Life can sometimes throw unpleasant surprises at you, and one that can be particularly worrying is when your income goes down unexpectedly.
How to balance illness and debt
Your finances are important – your health is too
Being diagnosed with an illness affected many areas of Anna’s life, especially her finances – with all of this, she started to miss payments.
Debt and mental health
Keeping your spending and mental health in check
Mental health and money management can be linked. Sarah’s mental health led to her spending more than she could afford, which added to her anxiety.
Losing your job
How to plan your next steps
If you’ve been made redundant, had to take early retirement or your contract hasn’t been renewed, we’ve got some tips to help you.
Spending sensibly
Worried about the way you spend your money? Here are some tips to help you stop splurging.
Changing your relationship with gambling
What to do if you’re worried about how much you gamble
When gambling starts to become a problem, it can affect every area of your life. Nigel found himself gradually placing more and more bets and it started to affect his family’s finances.
Barclays Money Mentors®
Create a plan for your money
Free, impartial guidance on anything from better budgeting tips to buying a home.
Extra help and advice
The Money Advice Service
Get free, impartial information and tools on how to manage your money.
StepChange
Get expert advice and fee-free debt management, so you can tackle your debts.
National Debtline
Free help and advice on dealing with your debt.
Government support
Check the government site for the latest advice and support.
Turn2us
Use the charity’s benefits calculator to help find out what you may be entitled to